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Kunigihara Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course located in Kinogun, Kisho-cho, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. The layout measures 6,595 yards from the back tees and is characterized by wide, flat fairways and a design that incorporates doglegs and elevation changes. The course has a history of hosting the Wakayama Open twelve times and has served as a venue for PGA-sanctioned senior tournaments. The front nine totals 36 holes with a yardage of 3,460 yards from the back tees. The opening hole is a 405-yard par-4 described as a difficult S-shaped mid-range hole that ranks among the top three in difficulty on the course. The third hole is the longest par-4 on the front side at 425 yards, featuring an uphill approach that makes two-shot rounds challenging. The fifth hole is a 455-yard par-5 known as the most adventurous hole on the course, offering a risk-reward scenario for long hitters aiming for the green in two. The back nine also measures 36 holes and spans 3,135 yards from the back tees. The course design includes a notable dam crossing and various dogleg configurations that provide continuous variation. Strategic elements include sloping fairways, such as on the fourth hole, which requires precise placement to avoid pot bunkers, and the second hole, a 225-yard par-3 where missing short leads to difficult recovery shots. The layout demands careful distance management and shot placement to navigate its challenging features.